Michael Tönnies facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 December 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Essen, West Germany | ||
| Date of death | 26 January 2017 (aged 57) | ||
| Height | 1.82 m | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1978–1981 | Schalke 04 | 7 | (0) |
| 1981–1982 | SpVgg Bayreuth | 24 | (5) |
| 1982–1985 | FC Bocholt | 64 | (46) |
| 1985–1987 | Rot-Weiss Essen | 45 | (31) |
| 1987–1992 | MSV Duisburg | 179 | (101) |
| 1992–1994 | Wuppertaler SV | 45 | (17) |
| Total | 364 | (200) | |
| National team | |||
| 1977–1978 | West Germany U-18 | 3 | (5) |
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Michael Tönnies was a German professional footballer. He was born on December 19, 1959, and passed away on January 26, 2017. He was known for playing as a striker, which means he was a forward player whose main job was to score goals.
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Michael Tönnies' Football Career
Michael Tönnies played for several football clubs during his career. He was a talented striker who scored many goals.
Playing for Top German Clubs
Tönnies played in the top football league in West Germany. He played for famous clubs like FC Schalke 04 and MSV Duisburg. In 40 matches, he scored 13 goals for these teams.
Goal-Scoring Achievements
Michael Tönnies was known for his impressive goal-scoring abilities. He achieved some notable records during his time as a player.
Fastest Hat-Trick in Bundesliga
He scored one of the fastest hat-tricks in the history of the Bundesliga. A hat-trick is when a player scores three goals in one game. Tönnies scored his three goals in just six minutes! This happened on August 27, 1991, in a game where his team won 6–2 against Karlsruher SC. He scored five goals in that single game, which is a fantastic achievement for any player. This record was later beaten by another player, Robert Lewandowski, in 2015.
Top Scorer in 2. Bundesliga
In the 1990–91 season, Michael Tönnies was the top scorer in the 2. Bundesliga. This is the second-highest professional football league in Germany. He scored an amazing 29 goals that season, showing his skill and dedication as a striker.
Michael Tönnies' Life
Michael Tönnies was a well-known figure in German football. He passed away in January 2017 at the age of 57.
